New York whitewater - Mohawk River, Albany/Saratoga County

Albany/Saratoga county, Cohoes Wave section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     0 miles
  The Cohoes Wave section of Mohawk River is 0 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The scenic beauty of Albany/Saratoga County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The starting point is not too far from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are
    a few others too. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a very short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking,
either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
During the months of summer here at Mohawk River, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's
 
to Mohawk River. A trip to Mohawk River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Cohoes Falls.
Mohawk River gets a normal amount of rain; the wettest month of the year is generally May, that's the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest.

Mohawk River, Cohoes Wave road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 0 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.7797
Longitude: -73.69581

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.7797
Longitude: -73.69581

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Current weather conditions at Mohawk River, New York
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Local climate location: SCHENECTADY 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Clarion Hotel Century House Hotel, Latham
4 miles away
100 percent Non-Smoking Boutique hotel. Oversized rooms with earth tones, dark hardwood furniture, exquisite pillow-top mattresses and down pillows,desks, free HS wireless internet, sitting area, and ...

Hampton Inn Albany/Latham, Cohoes
4 miles away
We are a modern 4-story, 126-room, int entrance Hotel featuring kings w/sleeper sofas and rooms with two beds. Complimentary Continental Breakfast and high-speed internet included....

Ramada Latham, Latham
4 miles away
24 Hour Fitness Center, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Business Ctr., Complimentary Wireless in each room. Close to Airport, Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot and Cold Breakfast Buffet....



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York, the metro area neareast to Mohawk River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mohawk River.
 Whitewater Near Mohawk River:
Mohawk River, Albany/Saratoga County , 0 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 3 miles long (Cohoes Falls to Hudson River)
Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 4 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Troy to Hudson River)
Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 5 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (Eagle Mills to Troy)
Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 5 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2 miles long (Eagle Mills to Waterfall)
Hoosic River, Rensselaer County , 9 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Schaghticoke Dam to Powerhouse)
Normans Kill River, Albany County , 10 miles away, Class I-V - 3 miles long (Normansville to Route 32)
Fish Creek, Saratoga County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Burgoyne to Schuylerville)
Hannacrois Creek, Greene County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Deans Mill to Hudson River)
Kinderhook Creek, Columbia County , 21 miles away, Class I-V - 11 miles long (Valatie to Stockport)
Batten Kill River, Washington County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Greenwich to Hudson River)
 Ski Areas Near Mohawk River:
Willard Mountain, New York , 17 miles away, 505 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 24 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 30 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Bousquet, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Catamount, New York , 34 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Catamount, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 36 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 40 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 46 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mohawk River:
Clarion Hotel Century House Hotel, Latham , 4 miles away
Hampton Inn Albany/Latham, Cohoes , 4 miles away
Ramada Latham, Latham , 4 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LATHAM, Latham , 4 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Albany-Latham Airport, Ny, Latham , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mohawk River:
Deer Run Camp Grounds, Schaghticoke, 10 miles away
Dingman's Campgrounds, Nassau, 15 miles away
Fish Creek Marina and Camp Grounds, Saratoga Springs, 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Mohawk River:
Mill Road Acres Golf Course, Latham , 7 miles away
Clifton Knolls Executive Golf Course, Clifton Park , 8 miles away

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